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Such discarded masks can be health hazard
Updated On: 11 August, 2009 06:52 AM IST | | Chandran Iyer
These are indians at their worst looking out only for themselves. used masks lie abandoned on the roads and pose a risk to our lives.
These are indians at their worst looking out only for themselves. used masks lie abandoned on the roads and pose a risk to our lives.
They are tipped as the best bet to prevent contracting swine flu. Yet, surgical masks may end up being the biggest health hazard to citizens.
That's because used masks are abandoned on the streets in large quantities and could end up taking people's lives.
Dr Avinash Bhondve, former president, Indian Medical Association, said, "Surgical masks that are thrown on the roads pose a grave risk.
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